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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1910
Page
6
A. W. Kolker in St. Nicholas describes rhinoceros and hippopotamus trapping methods. Trappers seek a cow with calf, using decoys and agile evasion, to haul the giant beasts from jungle to civilization. Hippos demand riverine harpooning and ashore capture for survival.
A vivid traveler’s note extols the Danube as grander than the Rhine with towering hills, ancient forests, lonely white mountains, numerous chapels, and unrealized tourist potential. The author contrasts Danube majesty with Rhine’s war and peace history, urging American visitors to explore the Danube’s untouched beauty.
Umatilla county farmers and the Farmers Co operative Union in Pendleton Saturday passed resolutions opposing ship subsidies. Led by J T Licullion and A Barrett the meeting urged reclamation service to fund state expenditures while denouncing tariffs and foreign registry barriers. The group backed American registry for foreign ships, duty free materials, and greater use of American ships over subsidies.
The Western Coal association with members from Washington Montana Oregon Wyoming and Utah plans a May Spokane convention at the Spokane Temple Hall of the Order of Coal. Delegates will attend a banquet as 300 initiates are celebrated while executives pledge to promote dealer welfare and fair pricing amid wholesale competition.
Estate listing over 480 acres with abundant water features and a tea room house. Adjacent farms fetch about 100 per acre, offer available at 85 per acre for immediate buyers. Also offers 700 560 acres of wheat land with eight room house and barn near railroad, 65 per acre. Includes city property nine room house in Athena, near Main Street and school. Box 274 Athena with phone 855.
The Union reports bogus dollars and 60 cent pieces are circulating in Walla Walla. Authorities suspect a coordinated campaign targeting merchants. Police were informed when conductor W. Goodman deposited a lead dollar to prove he was victimized by the fake currency.
A wild blizzard and grip scare people into seeking Dr King’s New Discovery. The ad cites a Pine Valley Mills user who recovered after three weeks with grip. It promotes relief for lung issues including bronchitis and asthma, claiming 600 1, guaranteed by druggists.
Midvale Real Estate and Loan Co of Midvale Idaho offers a 640 acre dry land ranch for sale before March late 1910. The offer promises 60 percent annual value increase and 10 percent crop interest with favorable options and potential price reductions.
A short testimonial asserts Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured piles and other skin troubles after trying remedies. The notice then pivots to a classified ad inviting readers to sell a business or property, requesting description and price with contact at 518 Chamber of Commerce, Portland Oregon.
Dr King s New Life Pills promised relief from constipation biliousness and indigestion while a Condon Oregon farm offers 40 acres of rich hay soil with good moisture seven miles from Gilliam county seat plus horsey harness machinery blacksmith shop and more for 85 per acre with one third down and good terms Box 125 Condon Oregon
Murray W Ayers of Transit Bridge New York describes a near fatal decline from liver troubles and weight loss. He credits Electric Bitters with restoring his health, regaining 40 pounds and restoring strength. The testimonial appears as an ad copy promoting the medicine.
Rev A O Hammond pastor. Sunday service with Sunday school at 104. m5 promoting service 1 Epworth League devotional service 6:0 evening 7:40. Ladies Aid Society meets Wednesday at 1 p. Prayer meeting Thursday evening 7:30 p. m.
In Umatilla County Oregon the estate of Adele St Dennis, deceased, is finalizing. F S Le Grow as administrator filed a Qual account and report with the county court clerks. Objections may be heard February 21 1910 at 2 PM in Pendleton County Court. Notice runs in Athena Arena weekly from January 21 to February 18 1910. Peterson Wilson attorneys represent the estate.
Notice is given that Jack Nelgon has qualified as executor of Robert J Boddy deceased, claims must be filed within six months at Peterson Wilson in Athena or Pendleton Oregon. Also summons in a divorce suit Dora C Habnert v William F Habnert requiring answer within six weeks with final decree and name change to Dora G C Adame.
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